Private schools will not be allowed to increase school fees
The Ministry of Education reiterated its continued commitment to controlling tuition fees, ensuring the fairness and stability of the educational process and alleviating the burden on parents. The Ministry stated in a statement that Minister of Education Jalal Al-Tabtabaei issued a decision stipulating the continued implementation of the provisions of Ministerial Resolution No. 10 of 2018 regarding tuition fees for private schools, which stipulates a halt to any increases in tuition fees for all private schools.
The decision also stipulated the continued implementation of the provisions of Ministerial Resolution No. (61) of 2020 regarding tuition fees for private schools for people with disabilities, according to the attached lists for the 2025/2026 academic year.
The Ministry of Education noted that, in accordance with the decision, the Minister of Education has authorized the Assistant Undersecretary for Educational Affairs to organize and impose appropriate penalties on schools proven to have violated this resolution or any other decisions and circulars issued pursuant to or in accordance with it, ensuring the implementation of the legal provisions regulating tuition fees.
The Ministry affirmed that the decision is effective from the date of its issuance, and that all relevant authorities are required to be aware of it and act accordingly. It emphasized that maintaining stable tuition fees is a top priority in its efforts to provide balanced education accessible to all students.
